On Parenting as a Science

If you’ve ever crawled into the back of a van to assess the mess left behind by children, give yourself an honorary degree in paleontology. You’re uncovering layer upon layer of information about the people who were there before you.

“Looks like these small humans had what we scientists call “fast food”. Say, early April? No, late March…yes, here’s the receipt. It was late March. And someone did not want all of their frosty. That certainly explains the smell. Good work, everyone. Keep digging, and be safe!”